German police broke up a mass protest against coronavirus curbs and arrested 300 in the German capital after demonstrators failed to keep their distance and wear masks as instructed.
PREGNANT PROTESTER RESISTED POLICE
Around 38,000 protesters gathered for events across the city and police reported pockets of unrest, as infections rise in Europe and public frustration at measures to contain the virus grows.
Police officers allegedly used intemperate force against two women, including a pregnant one. Some of the accusations spread on the internet are conspiracy theories, others could be accurate.
German police use excessive force against pregnant protester WATCH
“No, we have not killed any woman.” said the Berlin Police Department. “Nor do we have indications according to which a pregnant woman lost her baby due to a police operation.”
“Unfortunately, we have no other option,” police said on Twitter, adding that those taking part had failed to comply with the safety conditions of the march.
